Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (R) receives a hug from supporter Nick Robinson before delivering his victory speech during a watch partyat the Pageant Theater in St. Louis on November 6, 2012. Nixon, a democrat defeated businessman Dave Spence. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Missouri Governor declares victory

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon addresses supporters during a watch party as wife Georganne and sons Will (L) and Jeremiah look on in St. Louis on November 6, 2012. Nixon, a democrat defeated businessman Dave Spence. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Missouri Governor declares victory

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon addresses supporters during a watch party at the Pageant Theater as wife Georganne and sons Will (L) and Jeremiah look on in St. Louis on November 6, 2012. Nixon, a democrat defeated businessman Dave Spence. UPI/Bill Greenblatt